A L Spencer Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1843761 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID G BLUEMLING |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 ISABELLA STREET SUITE 107, PITTSBURGH PA 152125859 |
| Phone | 4123649395 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD BE SENT IN A LETTER FORMAT INDICATING THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT AND THE PURPOSE WHICH THE FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED. APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THEIR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NO CURRENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION ANTICIPATES THAT THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS WILL BE PRIMARILY THOSE BENEFITTING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN LIVING IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | 2024 grant agreement | $232,000 |
| The United Methodist Church Union | Pittsburgh, PA | 2024 grant agreement | $104,500 |
| Pine Valley Camp | Ellwood City, PA | 2024 grant agreement | $100,000 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp | Polk, PA | 2024 grant agreement | $50,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Pittsburgh, PA | 2025 outreach day camp program | $20,000 |
| St Anthony Charitable Foundation | Wexford, PA | Occupational therapy program | $20,000 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Child life program | $20,000 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Maintenance of foundation's missionary homes | $20,000 |
| Nazareth Prep | Pittsburgh, PA | Student scholarships | $18,500 |
| Canine Companions | Bridgeville, PA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Greater Latrobe Partners in Education Foundation | Latrobe, PA | Steven locascio memorial fund | $10,000 |
| Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Inc | Cranberry Twp, PA | Players' game jerseys | $7,000 |
| Alina's Light Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | 2024 grant making | $5,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Big futures mentor 2.0 program | $5,000 |
| Caf Momentum | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh operations mental health program | $5,000 |
| Pennies From Heaven | Bradford Woods, PA | 2025 grant making | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $632,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $646,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512769349100821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1843761
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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